Steamed Ginger Molasses Pudding With Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup Crisco
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Crisco (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for sauce)
• 3 tablespoons molasses (for sauce)
• 1 cup hot water (for sauce)

Method

1. 1 Mix flour, breadcrumbs, soda, and ginger. Rub in 1/2 cup Crisco with fingertips.
2. 2 Beat egg, add milk, molasses, and salt. Stir into dry ingredients until combined.
3. 3 Pour mixture into a greased mold, cover with greased paper, and steam for 2 hours.
4. 4 For sauce, blend 1 tsp Crisco and cornstarch. Add molasses, water, and lemon juice; boil a few minutes.
5. 5 Turn pudding out onto plate and serve with the warm sauce.